From root: dahan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dinahan
di-NA-han
did slowly
Present (Incomplete)
dinadahan
di-na-DA-han
doing slowly
Future (Contemplated)
dadahanin
da-da-ha-NIN
will do slowly
Usage Note
Dahanin is used when instructing someone to perform a specific action slowly, carefully, or gradually, often to avoid damage or to ensure precision. It is commonly heard in contexts involving physical movement or the handling of delicate objects.
Examples
" Dahanin mo ang paglakad. "
Natural Translation
Walk slowly.
Literal Translation
Do-slowly you the walking.
" Gusto kong dahanin ang paglakad. "
Natural Translation
I want to walk slowly.
Literal Translation
Want I do-slowly the walking.
" Dahanin mo ang pagbukas ng pinto dahil natutulog pa ang sanggol sa kabilang silid. "
Natural Translation
Open the door slowly because the baby is still sleeping in the other room.
Literal Translation
Do-slowly you the opening of door because sleeping still the baby in other room.
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